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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: snag on March 29, 2011, 07:31:06 pm

Title: Sorched an osage bow....?
Post by: snag on March 29, 2011, 07:31:06 pm

I was doing some limb straightening and gone it a little bit too hot! haha the back of the limb is a little toasted along one edge. Is it ok? Or does it compromise the integrity of the limb? Thought I might stain the limb when I get it done so it isn't so obvious.

Title: Re: Sorched an osage bow....?
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 29, 2011, 08:27:08 pm

I'm sure it is fine. Give it some time to rehydrate though. Jawge

Title: Re: Sorched an osage bow....?
Post by: ricktrojanowski on March 29, 2011, 10:54:41 pm

Osage is some tough stuff.  It should be fine. Like George said give it some time to rehydrate.  If it is just the edge of the limb you can probably sand or lightly scrape it and most of the darkness will come off.  If not, some aniline dye is a good way to darken the wood without really darkening it too much.

Title: Re: Sorched an osage bow....?
Post by: HickoryBill on March 29, 2011, 11:11:40 pm

Were you using an oil in the straightening process? If so you might want to use more next time.I usually soak the wood down with veg. oil, and add more through the the process. If it didn't crack or split you should be ok.  Like the other guys said, let the wood rehydrate. Good luck on the bow.